Senior Hardware Engineer

Location: Cambridge (CB25)

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 37 hour week, early finish on a Friday, (5-days in the office)
Salary: £65,000-£85,000 depending on experience
Job Reference: 35992

Polytec are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer with experience designing ATEX / intrinsically safe products to support the development of next-generation, mission-critical communication systems for our Cambridge based client. This role is suited to a hands-on senior engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex hardware features and working closely with cross-functional teams. You'll contribute to the design, development, testing, and certification of professional communication equipment and related accessories.

Responsibilities

* Design and develop hardware for ATEX-certified, intrinsically safe products
* Contribute to baseband and microprocessor-based system design
* Design efficient, low-power power supplies and supporting circuitry
* Support design verification, EMC testing and regulatory compliance
* Produce clear engineering documentation
* Collaborate with engineers across hardware, software and verification teams

Requirements

* Degree in electronics or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
* Proven experience designing xwzovoh products for ATEX environments
* Strong understanding of intrinsic safety principles
* Experience with microprocessor-based hardware and common interfaces
* Good communication skills and a collaborative approach

Desirable

* EMC / ESD-aware design experience
* Audio or RF system exposure
* Embedded Linux or board bring-up experience

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below